HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 08/20/2008ART INPUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Lincoln Center Columbine Room
MEMBERS PRESENT: York, Lee Needham, RayTollison, Craig Russell, Liliane Francuz, Jane Liska Smith
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jane Nevivey
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, CharityFinnigsmier, Anne Bossert, Steve Budner, Jill Stilwell
CRB LIAISON: Susan Marshall, absent
I. Call to order- 3:30 p.m. - Mr. York
II. Consideration of the current agenda
III. Review of Minutes from the meeting on July 16, 2008:
Ms. Francuz made a motion to accept the Minutes as presented
Mr. Tollison seconded the motion
Unanimously Approved
IV. Citizen Participation: none
V. Northside Aztlan Art Donation:
Mr. Steve Budner with Northside Aztlan Center and artist, Anne Bossert joined the board for a presentation on
a donation for the center. Ms. Martin presented the background for this donation and where the Art in Public
Places Program is in this process. This donation was presented to the city by Mims Harris with the Northern
Colorado Muticultural Corporation. The donors selected artist Anne Bossert to create the work for Northside
Aztlan Center. Ms. Martin handed out a packet of information and concept drawings to the board members.
The budget for this gift is $2500. Ms. Bossert presented her background as an artist and the design concept for
the space. Mr. Budner relayed information from the project team and the project, giving the timeline for this
project as estimated to be finished in November. Discussion was had The board was given an evaluation
form to score the donation for acceptance. Ms. Martin presented the voting process to the board The final
score from the evaluations were above the approval leveL Unanimous acceptance for this donation was
reached
VI. Northside Azdan Pump House Presentation:
Mr. Steve Budner with the Northside Azdan Center joined the board regarding the pump house at their facility.
This structure has been the target of much graffiti and the staff is requesting that the Art in Public Places board
help find a wayto beautify this structure and mitigate the graffiti. Ms. Martin and Mn Budner presented the
background of this site and request noting that we have contingency money remaining from a project recently
completed at the Northside Aztlan Center. The consideration is to use some of this money to paint a mural, or
create an artful work on the facade of the pump house. It was requested that this project work with kids from
the center. The concept will be designed by the kids, a project team, and an artist mentor. That design will then
come to the board for review. The budget for this project is up to $3700. There is no tight time line with this
project. Discussion was had
Ms Liska-Smith made a motion to put out a call to Larimer County artists to have them work with the kids at
Northside to create a project at the Pump House.
Mr. Russell seconded the motion
Unanimously approved
VII. Transformer Cabinet Mural Sponsorship Agreement:
Ms Martin presented the background of the growth of the Transformer Cabinets project in Fort Collins.
Utilities and Art in Public Places staff met to talk about guidelines for the request for city cabinets to be
painted. Utilities suggested that the private owner cover all costs and donate the dollar amount to the city for
the mural. The selected artist will then work with Art in Public Places Program to create the mural. After
speaking with the CityAttorney's Office, the Art in Public Places staff presented the first draft of the
sponsorship agreement. Ms. Martin went through the agreement, process, and stipulations with the board
members. Discussion was had The Art in Public Places staff will present ideas shared by board members and
changes to legal and return to the next board meeting with a second draft.
VIII. Update on City Wayfinding Project:
Ms. Stilwell updated the An in Public Places board on this project. The city is in the design phase of this
project. The signage will be focused in the downtown area. Discussion is happening about incorporating the
arts and performance component in the area as well. The Art in Public Places Program was mentioned and
general design elements are being developed Using an artist for the design work was suggested to the city
project team City staff who work with the Wayfmding Project would like to come to a future board meeting to
talk about this project and how to integrate the Art Public Places Program
IV. Staff Reports: Ms. Martin handed out a packet with updates on current projects.
X. Other Business:
Legal Issue Packets were handed out to the board members.
The City reminded us of board members who need to sign their compliance form for training
Update on a possible stone an donation from the July meeting was given Board members not present at the
July meeting gave their input. This item will be revisited at a future meeting.
Lincoln Center is celebrating their 30�h anniversary, and the board will receive invitations.
It was announced that Art in Public Places staff member Charity Finnigsmier will be leaving.
XI. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m by Mr. York
Res ectfullySub ed
ChariryL. F' mier
Completed by Ellen Martin